Acadiana Pediatric Primary Care

Newborn care begins even before your baby is born. We encourage expectant moms to schedule a complimentary visit with a pediatrician early in the last trimester. That is a good time, before baby is born, to make sure of a good fit and to learn about the office.

After baby is born, regular checkups are essential for keeping your baby healthy. When you get home with your newborn, make sure you schedule an appointment for their first checkup.

If you are delivering your baby at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, our Pregnancy Navigator can help you choose a pediatrician and set up your baby’s first appointment.

Your baby will have their first in-office checkup 3-4 days after getting home from the hospital and then again at 2-4 weeks of age. During these checkups, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions about your baby’s health and care. We’ll talk about newborn feeding, jaundice, umbilical cord care, appropriate weight gain and what you can expect for your next visit.

Download Our Vaccine Statement Here. 

Choose Your Pediatrician Before Your Baby is Born

At one month of age, your pediatrician will recommend a schedule for your child’s wellness exams. During your baby’s first year, we recommend a well visit at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months and 6 months until 4 years old. After that, we recommend a wellness exam every year until your child is 18 years old.

Download our guide to Wellness Checks from Newborn to Teenage Years with a complete vaccine schedule designed to help you prepare for your child’s upcoming visits. We recommend writing down any concerns you have so that your pediatrician can answer all your questions.

When your child is sick or injured, you have the option to see the first available provider whether in person or, in some cases, virtually through a video visit.

f your child becomes sick at night or on the weekend, we don’t want you to have to choose between convenience and high-quality care. We have extended our hours to make sure you have the care you need, when you need it.

We are accepting new patients for wellness exams. With several clinics throughout Greater Baton Rouge, now is a great time to choose one of our caring pediatricians for your child’s health.

You can even schedule a video visit to meet face-to-face with your pediatrician from the comfort and safety of your own home. Be sure you have copies of your child’s previous medical records to share with your new pediatrician.

If your child is sick and needs to be seen right away, please visit one of our Urgent Care clinics, where there are no appointments required.

Call (337) 470-GoMD (4663) for more information.

From age 11, the changes kids go through can require specialized adolescent expertise. Our adolescent visits treat all aspects of teen health — physical, emotional and mental — and help lay the path as these young adults transition to adult medicine.

Teens have different needs than younger children do, and they're not quite ready for adult care. During adolescent visits, we discuss a variety of developmental and reproductive health issues. We talk about home life, peer interactions, school performance, depression, alcohol or drug use, and potential sexual activity. Rest assured, we address these topics in a manner appropriate for your child’s age. Parents and guardians will be asked to leave the exam room during adolescent visits. Young adults will be encouraged to ask for the healthcare they need, reinforcing the importance of taking responsibility for their own health as they transition into adult primary care. Young adults ages 18-21 have the legal right to consent to their own care with confidentiality.

Call (337) 470-GoMD (4663) for more information.

Children and adolescents who struggle to pay attention or solve problems may have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

If you are concerned about your child’s ability to sit still, focus and pay attention, schedule a behavioral visit with one of our compassionate pediatricians. At Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, we work closely with families to find the treatment that is right for each child and helps create a better quality of life.

Book an appointment online or by calling (337) 470-GoMD (4663).

Participating in organized sports is a great way for kids to stay fit and build healthy habits that last a lifetime. School sports also promote self esteem and teach the value of teamwork.

At Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, we’re on your team!

Louisiana requires all kids and teens to have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new season. Sports physicals help determine if your child is healthy enough to participate in a particular sport.

There are two main parts of a sports physical: the medical history and the physical exam. During the medical history evaluation, your pediatrician will look for patterns of illness in your family that may impact physical performance. During the physical exam, your pediatrician will check your child’s growth and development to make sure they’re in shape for the sport they will be playing.

A sports physical done by another provider does not take the place of an annual checkup with your pediatrician.

With our convenient extended hours, same-day and weekend appointments, our pediatricians make it easier for you to cross one more thing off of your back-to-school list.

Schedule a pediatric sports physical online or by calling (337) 470-GoMD (4663).

Find the standardized form from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association here.

Here are some common procedures we provide in the office. Not all providers offer the full list of options listed below. If you have any questions, please ask before making an appointment.

• Medical Ear Piercing: We use the Blomdahl System, which allows for a good selection of earrings and a very quick and clean placement.
• Laceration Repair: In general, we do not provide stitches in our pediatric offices, but we are happy to check the wound and see if stitches are needed. Most offices can provide Dermabond (skin glue) for appropriate minor lacerations.
• Foreign Body Removal: Curious kids like to stick things in their noses and their ears. We remove objects from ears, noses and skin (splinters), too!
• Wart Treatments: We treat most warts, depending on the type and size.
• Other Services: We fill out forms needed for school, pre-op, Early Steps, etc. with at least a 72-hour notice. An office visit and other requirements may be needed.

Transition planning is the conversation we want to have with you and your child as they grow up. It is a preparation for life beyond your pediatrician’s care and your direct supervision. Pediatricians see children from birth to age 18 and, some cases, until the end of their college education.

Even after 18, it’s important to keep up with routine checkups and preventative medicine. This is the best way to stay healthy into adulthood. Your pediatrician can help you find an Internal Medicine doctor or a Family Practitioner in our network. Staying in our network means that your new primary care physician will have access to all of your medical records, for a seamless transition.